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October 2021

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KILKENNY CATWALK ART TRAIL 2021

Citywide

11th October - 17th April

The Kilkenny Catwalk 2021 art trail featuring 21 magnificent cat sculptures will follow a route similar to the one indicated above. Visitors will be invited to follow the trail on the official Kilkenny Catwalk Trail App and find sculptures that will be located in Kilkenny's beautiful public spaces many of which are attached to the heritage buildings around the city. The trail is designed to immerse people in Kilkenny’s rich heritage while at the same time supporting our local Tourism and Hospitality businesses in their re-opening efforts.

November 2021

Yulefest Kk

Yulefest Kilkenny

County Wide

27th November - 27th December

Yulefest is a curated Christmas festival that brings together the best events of the festive season taking place in our fun sized city throughout December along with magical lightshows and an ice skating ring.

Watch the beauty of Kilkenny's Christmas lights shine across the city, see some extremely talented acts and stroll through crafty and tasty markets this December!
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Yulefest Elves Hat Workshop

The Parade, Kilkenny City

27th November - 19th December

Take a sneak peek at the elves workshop and make your own personalised Christmas Hat! Come along with your friends and decorate your own Santa hat with help from Santa’s Elves.
Winter In Kilkenny

Yulefest Winter Market

The Parade, Kilkenny City

27th November - 19th December

Local crafts, tasty food and delicious treats. Kilkenny is world-famous for the quality of our food and craft. At our Winter Market find local artisans and craftsmen & women nestled in beautiful wooden huts. Finding the perfect Christmas gift will be easy. While you’re perusing enjoy live music on the bandstand and pick up lunch or coffee and treats from our lovely local vendors.

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Butler House Christmas Garden At Butler House Gardens

Butler House & Garden

27th November - 19th December

Step back in time at Butler House and enjoy the enchanting Christmas garden and festive fare at the Orangerie. Experience a magical Christmas atmosphere in this walled garden in the heart of the city.

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Yulefest Bandstand

Yulefest Bandstand on the Parade

28th November - 23rd December

Hear the best of Kilkenny music and soak up the festive atmosphere on the Parade this Christmas season. Every weekend there will be live local musicians entertaining you as you shop at the Yulefest Market and enjoy Yulefest events.

December 2021

Christmas Lego Hunt 2021 At The Medieval Mile Museum

Christmas LEGO Hunt

Medieval Mile Museum

1st December - 5th January

Visit the Medieval Mile Museum this December and see if you can find all ten of the LEGO Minifigures hiding out at the Museum!
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Virtual Christmas Tree Festival

St. Canice’s

2nd - 7th December

After a hugely successful online festival last year, the Christmas Tree Festival in St. Canice’s Cathedral returns virtually again from the 2nd to the 7th of December. This exhibition is designed by you the artistic talent of Kilkenny and beyond.
Pocket Park

Friday Night DJ Beats

Watergate Urban Park, Parliament St, Kilkenny City

3rd - 22nd December

Pop into your favourite Parliament St. eatery, get together with friends and enjoy music in this Yulefest urban pocket park. Our resident DJs the Se7en Inch Collective will be on hand to get you in the Christmas party mood, while the pocket park will be dressed up for the festive season. Click here to find out more!

Christmas In The Long Ago Storytime & Lego Hunt

Christmas in the Long Ago’ Story-time & LEGO Hunt

Medieval Mile Museum

4th - 19th December

Little ones are invited to a festive story telling session at the Medieval Mile Museum. Our Christmas Guide will tell you stories of Christmas in the long ago. Learn what children in the olden days did to celebrate Christmas and imagine Kilkenny Christmases hundreds of years ago!
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Holly and Ivy Tour: Christmas at the Medieval Mile

Medieval Mile Museum

4th - 22nd December

Step back in time to Christmas gone by at Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum. Discover the rich history and Irish folk traditions associated with Christmas and the turning of the year, from the Celtic origins of the Christmas holly, to Christmas 1647, when Cromwell outlawed holly, ivy, alcohol and mince pies!
Medieval Mile Run

Yulefest Medieval Mile Run

Citywide

10th December

Run Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile, finishing at the city’s iconic Castle. Kilkenny City Harriers and Yulefest are inviting you to join this year’s run which will take place on Friday 10th of December. 

Pre-registration at www.kch.ie is essential. Find out more here.

March 2022

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St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny

County Wide

12th - 17th March

During our St. Patrick’s Festival this coming March 2022, the city and county come alive with pageantry, craic agus ceol. Enjoy free events, workshops, and performances, and the main event – The St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 

The St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny takes place alongside Kilkenny Tradfest, a traditional music festival with gigs from some of the best Irish Musicians. There is no better place to be and no better way to experience a real St. Patrick’s Day in Kilkenny! 
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